South-East Queensland shut down as heavy rains bring the area to a standstill

The Queensland Police have advised employers to allow workers to leave by midday or to let them stay home all together as rains threaten public transport and to cause havoc on the roads.

Schools from Anges Water to the New South Wales border have been closed with people urged to stay home and only leave if absolutely necessary.

.@CoPStewart: If I were an employer, I'd be thinking about closing after midday. #bigwet

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) March 29, 2017

DP @JackieTrad – peak hour will be a nightmare. Employers are asked to let staff go home in a staggered fashion. #bigwet

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) March 29, 2017

If you are travelling check the Road Maps from the Emergency services.

We will update more on the situation as it happens.